This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Crawley, Reading, Blackburn, Burton & Bradford midfielder...HOPE AKPAN!

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This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn, Bolton, Morecambe, Charlton, Burton & Carlisle defender...SAM LAVELLE!

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This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by Bury, Nantwich, Ashton, Ramsbottom, Altrincham, Curzon Ashton, Stalybridge & Witton Albion Midfielder...MAX HARROP!

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This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by Manchester United, Hearts, Blackpool, Hibernian & Exeter player...DEMETRI MITCHELL!

Demetri sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out in Manchester United's academy to growing his own successful clothing brand.

The lads start the pod talking about Demetri's interests outside of football, the growth of his successful clothing brand Benir and receiving support from teammates.

Demetri then talks about life at Manchester United, coming through their iconic academy system with the likes of Scott McTominay and training with Paul Pogba & Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the first team.

Demetri then chats about Jose Mourinho giving him his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace as well as his experiences playing in the England youth set up and winning the U17 Euros with England.

The trio then discuss Demetri's first experience of regular men's football during loan spells with Hearts before having to deal with the reality of being released by his boyhood club and the struggles that followed.

They then speak about his time at Blackpool, Hibs & Exeter before Demetri mentions just how big of an Impact Gary Caldwell has had on his career.

Finally they discuss the issues around the misconception of footballers and why players are often mistakenly viewed as arrogant or cocky despite being regular lads and down to earth.

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This week, Jordan and Gaz are joined by Tom Aldred, who shares his journey through clubs like Watford, Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Bury, and Brisbane Roar.

Tom discusses his early days at Carlisle United, the challenges of multiple loan moves, and finding stability at Blackpool.

He opens up about the turmoil at Bury and how a call from Robbie Fowler led to a career revival in Australia.

Now, as he starts on a new chapter with Mohun Bagan Super Giant in India, Tom reflects on the highs and lows of his football career.

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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Sheffield United, Barnsley, Yeovil, Tranmere, Walsall, Leyton Orient, Grimsby, Oldham & current Pakistan international...Otis Khan!

Otis sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United to the experience of representing Pakistan at international level.

The lads start the pod talking about Otis' time at Manchester United, the players in his youth group as well as dealing with being released at an early age.

Otis then talks about kick starting his career at Sheffield United, getting into fights in training and the feeling of making his professional first team debut.

Otis then chats in great depth of his pride of representing the Pakistan national team as well as his experience with the teammates, culture, fans and football whilst playing.

The trio then discuss Otis' best moments in his career including getting Man Of The Match at Wembley as well as playing with the likes of Harry Maguire at Sheffield United.

Finally they discuss what's next for Otis now his contract at Oldham has expired and what the future holds for the international.

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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Chesterfield, Plymouth & Bristol Rovers defender...NEAL TROTMAN!

Neal sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Burnley before having to retire early due to constant injury issues.

The lads start the pod talking about Neals early retirement from football and how he's since used that knock back to now help others with his psychotherapy and counselling business.

Neal then talks about the mental side of football, dealing with set backs like getting released, picking up injuries and struggling to come to terms with retirement.

Neal chats about his time in football as a player at Oldham & Halifax where Chris Wilder gave team talks using tactics from Football Manager before an impressive spell saw him get a big move to Preston North End.

He then openly reveals he suffered a stroke during training at Preston North End which kept him out of action for a year before making a full recovery and going on to have successful spells at both Southampton & Huddersfield.

Finally they discuss Neal's return to Oldham, playing with a young James Tarkowski & who his toughest opponents were.

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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Preston North End, Barnsley, Bristol City & current Burnley midfielder...JOSH BROWNHILL!

Josh sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United as a youth player to playing in the Premier League with Burnley.

The lads start the pod by chatting about Burnley's current season, promotion chances and the importance of having a good defensive record.

Josh and the boys then discuss the differences between Sean Dyche, Vincent Kompany and Scott Parker, making the step up to the Premier League and the fierce rivalry between Burnley and Blackburn.

Josh then goes back to the start and recalls his time at Manchester United, the importance of playing men's first team football & his time as a youth player at Preston North End.

The trio then discuss Josh's loan move to Barnsley, winning promotion at Wembley before eventually making the set up and playing Premier League football with Burnley.

Finally they talk more Burnley including Sean Dyche's club rules, Josh's toughest opponents and what advice he'd give to young players in football.

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Hi everyone, as you all know we're hosting a live podcast on the 25th of April!

It's the first one we've done and anything could happen... but we can guarantee it will be a good laugh!

We'll have a couple of guests and there will be a lot of the usual nonsense...

See below for the ticket link and we look forward to seeing you all there!

http://fatso.ma/1vtC

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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Histon, Wrexham, Peterborough, Shrewsbury, Bradford, Carlisle, Morecambe, Tranmere, Kidderminster, Tamworth & Southport defender...Nathaniel Knight-Percival!

Nathaniel sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from playing as a winger for Histon to then transitioning to a centre half and playing in the Championship.

The lads then chat about his experience of playing in non-league before a big move to Wrexham which saw him having to man mark Dean Saunders in his office, facing up against Jamie Vardy & Gaz in the league before a HUGE move to the Championship came about.

Nathaniel and the boys then discuss how his Peterborough deal came about and how difficult it was to step up 3 leagues, Why people don't realise the brilliance of Lee Tomlin and who were his toughest opponents.

Nathaniel then talks about who the best and worst managers he's played under are, reuniting with Micky Mellon and the heart break of losing in the play-off final.

The trio then discuss Nathaniel's issues with Chris Beech, why Jarrad Branthwaite was always destined for greatness and finally how they won promotion with Morecambe despite being relegation favourites.

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